"Frank Gilliland" wrote in message
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On Sat, 20 Jan 2007 23:53:33 -0500, "Jimmie D"
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No need to do it until we have to.


We have to -now-. I could list a jillion reasons but it's late....
Have you ever seen the movie "Eric the Viking"? Remember the scene
where the island sinks?


Why leave the oil in the ground as long
as you can sell it.


Why bother punching holes in the ground for crud of diminishing
quality when you can manufacture synthetic substitutes that are
cheaper, more profitable, functionally superior, and better for the
environment?




Because there is money to be made, the reasons you give is just wishful
thinking, they are not cheaper, superior, or more profitable, yet. and
better for the environment is even questioable.